A MOSTLY VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION

Kyle has been serving in ministry leadership for 23 years. Prior to leading Mission Trails, he served with a mobilization organization focused on equipping college students for cross-cultural service around the world.  Kyle began serving as pastor at Mission Trails in January 2010.  He and his wife Carly were married in 2006, have five kids (high school, middle school and a toddler!) and enjoy living in the San Carlos neighborhood.  He is passionate about helping people and families see that Jesus + Nothing = Everything.

Dominic joined the Mission Trails Church family in Fall 2017 as Associate Pastor & Worship Director. He has been heavily involved in a variety of church ministries at numerous churches over the past 23 years. He brings an energetic and strategic personality to his pastoral leadership. He helps oversee and serve in our Volunteer Ministry Teams, Worship Experience, Technology and Communications. He is passionate about helping people connect with God personally, grow spiritually and discover their God designed purpose in life.

Joining the team in 2021, Chelsea is a leader behind the scenes, helping to keep our ministries thriving. She has an administrative background in multiple companies and is a business owner herself. She has been at Mission Trails Church since 2017 and also serves as a growth group leader. She is a wife, a mother of two and a professional photographer.

Breanna attended and worked at Calvary Chapel Bible College in Murrieta, California where she met and married her husband Joey; then moved to San Diego in 2017 where she worked as the preschool chapel coordinator at Calvary Chapel San Diego until they welcomed their first baby. After spending much of her time in worship ministry at Mission Trails, she transitioned into kids ministry spring of 2024. She loves all things floral, pastel, arts and crafty, and especially sharing the love of Jesus with the precious kids of Mission Trails.
“Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these’.” Matthew 19:14

Kevin and his wife Dana have been involved with Mission Trails Church and MTC church plants for more than a decade.  Kevin leads the Challenge College Ministry at San Diego State University, in addition to serving on the staff and Elder Team at Mission Trails Church.  An SDSU graduate, Kevin loves playing music, skateboarding, BMX, and pretty much anything that involves adventure and high adrenaline. Above all is his passion for helping college students find their highest purpose in life.  Kevin and his family live in the College Area.

Grant is currently a student at SDSU, and loves spending time investing in students, helping them know God and grow in their relationship with him.   

Scott enjoys helping the people of Mission Trails Church serve their community in practical, loving ways.  Scott is retired after working in church planting and development in Taiwan for 25 years. He then worked for 20 years as the Asia Project Director for IDEAS which works to demonstrate love through serving overlooked people by meeting their social, intellectual, physical, and spiritual needs.  Scott and Donna were married in 1976, have two adult children, and three grandchildren.  They joined Mission Trails Church in 2010, and Scott has serve as Local Outreach Director since 2016.

Travis has had lots of international experience, and wants to help others cross barriers, borders and time zones to share the love of Christ.  Reach out to Travis to learn about the opportunities at Mission Trails Church for you to be involved with cross cultural ministry and service projects.

Sarah and her husband John have been a part of Mission Trails Church for more than a decade.  She serves our church family by helping people make connections to opportunities and next steps.  Soon, she will be offering Christian counseling services, upon completion of her Master's Degree.  

Cedric loves God and loves people!  He comes to San Diego all the way from Madagascar, and has served in worship ministry, young adults ministry, discipleship, teaching and more.  

After living in the Middle East for 12 years, Petrina studied Journalism and Linguistics at San Diego State University and joined the Mission Trails Church family in 2023. She currently serves part time on staff with Challenge, the college student ministry. She is also completing flight school and serves on the worship team and kids ministry. She is passionate about photography, music, and helping college students grow in their walk with Christ!

Noeman Diaz is not only the Tech Team Director for Mission Trails Church, but is also the pastor of Iglesia Vida, a church plant ministering in Spanish.  He overseas and directs our audio/video ministry and volunteers to help us provide a great Sunday experience for our church community.

Fadi has been a student and young adult leader with Mission Trails Church for several years, and also helps serve with the Challenge College Ministry.